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What a tangled web--beyond my powers of concentration at the moment to figure it all out. So how about giving me the short, easy version. Does the suit have a chance? Interesting that we are now entering a new phase of protest--religious-based institutions do not need to obey any federal or state or local law that the religious-based institution does not want to. To force them to obey the laws other Americans must obey would be to deny the religious-based institutions their freedom of religion rights. How can an acredited law school teach that Christians can do whatever they want because the law doesn't apply to them? Or is that the point--that it is not an accredited law school? Kate |
Kenneth Miller (unrelated to Lisa Miller) argued that he did not realize that he was defying any court orders when he assisted Lisa Miller with slipping out of the country using assumed identities. He is considering whether or not to appeal this conviction. Starting in September 2009, Lisa Miller and Isabella lived near or among the Beachy Amish-Mennonite Community in Nicaragua, hereinafter the (тАЬNicaragua BrethrenтАЭ). This was all done in secret and in such a way as to avoid detection by United States authorities and Janet Jenkins. Lisa Miller would eventually go into тАЬhidingтАЭ with Isabella among the Nicaragua Brethren, but would continue to communicate with members of Thomas Road Baptist Church with the assistance of Mr. Zodhiates, Kenneth Miller and members of the Nicaragua Brethren. Lisa Miller went by the name тАЬSarahтАЭ and Isabella was called тАЬLydiaтАЭ while in Nicaragua. Unbeknownst to Plaintiff Janet Jenkins, in 2009 Victoria Zodhiates (now Hyden) was an employee of Response Unlimited, Inc., and also a тАЬstudent workerтАЭ at Liberty University School of Law. On information and belief, Victoria Zodhiates sent an email during this time period to her co-workers at the law school requesting donations for supplies to send to Lisa Miller to enable her to remain outside the country. Lisa MillerтАЩs attorney, Matthew Staver was the Dean of the Law School and Ms. ZodhiatesтАЩs boss. Matthew Staver and Philip Zodhiates were also personal acquaintances at this time. On September 20, 2009, both Philip Zodhiates and Victoria Hyden called Lisa MillerтАЩs father, Terry Miller in Tennessee to assist in arranging her and IsabellaтАЩs transportation from a Walmart parking lot in Lynchburg, Virginia, to Waynesboro, Virginia, from whence they would depart for Canada and Nicaragua the next day. New to this lawsuit is the allegation which, if proven true, would directly implicate Thomas Road Baptist Church as part of the conspiracy: Does religion trump law? If so are your prepared to pay the penalty? |
Seems like a better use of the RICO act than when SF police arrested my under it for leading a protest, but still a bit of a stretch to name Liberty U as aiding and abetting a kidnap. RICO is better used against Goldman Sachs or the SEC, in my view. |
Maybe! 47. Lisa Miller's attorneys Mathew Staver and Rena Lindevaldsen also routinely instructed their Law School students that the correct course of action for a person in Lisa Miller's situation would be to engage in "civil disobedience" and defy court orders. 48. Also in 2009, TRBC Head Pastor Jonathan Falwell was among several religious leaders who made a call for "Christian civil disobedience" and published a public declaration, known as The Manhattan Declaration stating that they: "will not comply with any edict that purports to compel our institutions to participate in abortions, embryo-destructive research, assisted suicide and euthanasia, or any other anti-life act; nor will we bend to any rule purporting to force us to bless immoral sexual partnerships, treat them as marriages or the equivalent, or refrain from proclaiming the truth, as we know it, about morality and immorality and marriage and the family." 49. Hence, Defendants TRBC and its related ministry Liberty University School of Law encouraged its agents to disregard state laws governing parental rights, particularly Vermont's law giving rights to members of same-sex families. The TRBC and Liberty University School of Law through its public declaration promoted, condoned and explicitly ratified its agent's tortious, racketeering activity. These agents and employees have followed this direction, making TRBC and Liberty University School of Law liable in respondeat superior for the consequences. Theres that Pesky Manhattan Declaration agin it has over 500,000 people who signed it. |
I'm not saying Liberty U didn't break laws, including civil rights laws, and shouldn't be prosecuted to the full extent of the law. I just dislike legal trickery designed to make circumstantial connections the same as direct proof. If an individual at Liberty U participated in the slightest amount in kidnapping, prosecute him to teh fullest extent of criminal law, but not by saying LU taught civil disobedience which FORCED those people to commit those acts, making all of LU culpable. This is a legal slippery slope, we've already seen RICO applied towards labor unions, PETA and here's Chevron's 2011 RICO filing against several of my friends and colleagues: |
The new Spin on it actually it's an old spin a real old one! Some background! July 2004 Lisa Miller files an action in circuit court in Virginia seeking to have herself declared the child's sole legal parent. Miller succeeds in the trial court. |
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The latest from Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports…
- Rangers officials aren't overwhelmed by the remaining free agent position players available, Rosenthal reports. Texas has done background work on A.J. Pierzynski, and could work to sign him. However, Adam LaRoche, Nick Swisher and Michael Bourn seem like less likely targets. The Rangers are particularly concerned about makeup, according to Rosenthal. Manager Ron Washington knows Swisher from their days in Oakland and likes the outfielder, Rosenthal reports.
- The Rangers still want to add to their bullpen, and Rosenthal suggests they could make a play for Pirates closer Joel Hanrahan. The team is also exploring other bullpen options via trades and free agency. Hanrahan's projected salary of $6.9MM limits interest from the Dodgers and Tigers, Rosenthal writes.
- Hiroyuki Nakajima has range that is average "at best," one executive told Rosenthal. However, the A's agreed to sign the 30-year-old free agent to a two-year deal in part because they like his offensive potential.
- Now that many free agent third basemen have signed, the Marlins could pursue a top third base prospect who's close to contributing at the MLB level. However, it would be difficult to put together a package for a player such as Mike Olt.
- Some executives believe the Diamondbacks will trade Justin Upton even after GM Kevin Towers said a deal seems unlikely. There's a perception that the Diamondbacks are down on Upton, Rosenthal notes.
- When Mets executive Paul DePodesta watched outfield prospect Wuilmer Becerra in 2011, he liked the prospect's athleticism and effort. The Mets acquired the 18-year-old Becerra in the R.A. Dickey trade.
- The Red Sox are always looking to upgrade their bullpen, Rosenthal adds.
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Orioles Hesitant To Pursue LaRoche
The Orioles would like to add power to the lineup and improve their defense at first base, but Dan Connolly of the Baltimore Sun writes that the draft pick compensation that is tied to Adam LaRoche is a deterrent to executive VP of baseball operations Dan Duquette.
The 33-year-old LaRoche hit .271/.343/.510 with a career-high 33 homers in 2012 after missing the majority of 2011 with a torn labrum. For the third consecutive season, both the Fielding Bible and Ultimate Zone Rating praised LaRoche's defense at first base.
Connolly writes that multiple sources have told him the Orioles have legitimate interest in LaRoche. However, Duquette's plan since taking the reins in Baltimore has been to build through the draft. Forfeiting the 24th overall pick to sign LaRoche, who turned down a qualifying offer from the Nationals, would go against that mentality. The Orioles do also have the 35th pick, but Duquette prefers to stockpile picks rather than consider some expendable.
As for LaRoche himself, he doesn't mind playing the waiting game, according to the Washington Post's Adam Kilgore. LaRoche is content to wait out his situation, and doing so could have an initially unexpected benefit. Should the Red Sox see their deal with Mike Napoli fall apart, LaRoche would have another interested suitor. There does appear to be a snag in the finalization of the deal between Napoli and Boston.
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Quick Hits: Wainwright, LaRoche, Durbin, Orioles
The latest links from around MLB…
- Agent Steve Hammond told Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch that he expects to speak with Cardinals executives about the possibility of an extension for right-hander Adam Wainwright in Spring Training. Wainwright's entering the final year of his contract with the Cardinals. Goold heard leading up to the Winter Meetings that the sides have not held "substantive" talks this offseason.
- The Nationals made Adam LaRoche a two-year, $25MM contract offer, but they haven't boosted their proposal, Thomas Boswell of the Washington Post reports. It's possible the Rangers or Orioles could get involved in the bidding for the free agent first baseman.
- Free agent reliever Chad Durbin is on his way to California to meet with interested teams, ESPN.com's Jerry Crasnick reports (on Twitter). Durbin, 35, posted a 3.10 ERA with 7.2 K/9 and 4.1 BB/9 in 61 innings for the Braves this past season.
- Rich Dubroff of CSNBaltimore.com wonders if Orioles executive VP of baseball operations Dan Duquette will pursue free agent infielder Kelly Johnson. The Orioles have suggested they're satisfied with internal second base options such as Brian Roberts, Alexi Casilla, Ryan Flaherty and Yamaico Navarro, but Dubroff suggests Johnson could be a "nice addition."
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Quick Hits: Rangers, Youkilis, Swisher
The latest links from around MLB on a day Josh Hamilton obtained a $125MM deal from the Angels…
- The Rangers haven't pushed hard for free agent first baseman Adam LaRoche, Adam Kilgore of the Washington Post reports (on Twitter). It appears that they'll look at other options following the departure of Hamilton. However, Mark Zuckerman of CSNWashington.com reports that LaRoche's name came up today and that Texas might be willing to offer three years (Twitter link).
- The Rangers would like to add a pitcher, and are looking at mid-rotation starters, including Edwin Jackson, Jon Heyman of CBSSports.com reports.
- Managers Robin Ventura and Bobby Valentine reflected on Kevin Youkilis' 2012 season with Joel Sherman of the New York Post. Also within the piece, Sherman shows that the Giants won the 2012 World Series without spending more than $1.25MM on a free agent during the winter of 2011-12. Yes, Ryan Theriot was San Francisco's most expensive free agent signing a year ago.
- Multiple teams continue pursuing Nick Swisher, but the free agent outfielder is "not even close" to making a decision, Scott Miller of CBSSports.com reports (on Twitter). At least three clubs are in the mix and a fourth may be involved. The Indians appear to be pursuing Swisher aggressively, and the Red Sox, Phillies, Mariners, Rangers, and Orioles have also been linked to him.
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Here are the latest links from the NL East…
- The Braves made an "aggressive" offer for Shin-Soo Choo before the Reds acquired him, Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports reports (on Twitter). The Mariners were also involved, but their offer wasn't as strong.
- Nationals manager Davey Johnson said he has received "positive signs" from GM Mike Rizzo that Washington will re-sign free agent first baseman Adam LaRoche before Christmas, Adam Kilgore of the Washington Post reports (on Twitter).
- The Phillies and Brewers were in on Sean Burnett before he signed with the Angels, Jon Paul Morosi of FOX Sports reports (all Twitter links). Morosi wonders if this means the Phillies would be willing to move a left-handed reliever. It's possible Antonio Bastardo, Jeremy Horst and Raul Valdes would have become trade candidates if the Phillies had signed Burnett.
- Here's the latest on the Mets and R.A. Dickey.
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MLBTR's Free Agent Tracker allows you to review the offseason's new contracts and navigate all remaining free agents. Here are the latest rumors on a handful of free agent position players…
- Bob Nightengale and Jorge L. Ortiz of USA Today break down potential destinations and contracts for the top remaining free agents, including Josh Hamilton and Nick Swisher. Nightengale notes (on Twitter) that the Rangers will get the last chance at signing Hamilton and reports that they haven't yet gotten that call.
- Dan Kolko of MASNsports.com wonders what Adam LaRoche is waiting on. The Nationals offered the free agent first baseman a two-year contract and told him they won't offer additional years, Kolko writes. The Orioles, Mariners and Rangers could also have interest in the 33-year-old LaRoche.
- Scott Rolen has suggested to the Reds that he might want to return for another season and the team would be "more than happy" to give him a chance, Danny Knobler of CBSSports.com reports. The Reds, who recently agreed to terms with infielder Jack Hannahan, believe Rolen can help on and off of the field.
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NL East Notes: Phillies, Young, Nats, LaRoche
Earlier today, the Phillies acquired outfielder Ben Revere from the Twins in exchange for starting pitcher Vance Worley and pitching prospect Trevor May. Here's a look at some of the reaction and fallout from the deal plus more out of the NL East..
- Michael Young is thought to be weighing his professional life versus his personal life as he decides whether to waive his no-trade clause and join the Phillies, tweets Jon Heyman of CBSSports.com. Young's family lives in Texas but he would have the opportunity to start at third base for the Phillies.
- One baseball source believes that no MLB team will give Adam LaRoche anything beyond a two-year deal, tweets Bill Ladson of MLB.com. The Nationals are optimistic that they'll retain the first baseman.
- If the Nationals are able to re-sign LaRoche, the source believes that they will trade Michael Morse for prospects, Ladson tweets. The source adds that the Rays would be the best choice in trade discussions as they are loaded with pitching prospects.
- The Phillies are are expected to pursue a veteran starter to fill the hole vacated by Worley in the rotation and have already been calling around, Todd Zolecki of MLB.com tweets.
- Given the price that Denard Span went for, the price the Phillies paid for Revere is shocking, writes Dave Cameron of Fangraphs. Cameron argues that the Phillies have robbed Peter to pay Paul by filling their centerfield vacancy by creating a hole in their rotation.
- Keith Law of ESPN.com (Insider sub. req'd) also sees the deal as an overpay for the Phillies and expresses optimism that May can get back on the right track in Minnesota.
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Nationals Remain Confident On LaRoche
7:10pm: Multiple Nats officials are telling Adam Kilgore of the Washington Post (Twitter link) that the team has an informal Christmas deadline to resolve LaRoche's situation. The Nats remain optimistic he'll sign, though Jim Bowden tweets that the team has resolved not to go past two years.
6:49pm: The Nationals have been telling people they hope to get LaRoche signed by week's end, tweets ESPN's Jayson Stark, but they still don't want to guarantee more than two years.
4:36pm: The Nationals remain confident they'll re-sign first baseman Adam LaRoche, tweets Jon Paul Morosi of FOX Sports. He says that might lead to the Nationals sending Mike Morse to the Mariners, who have "big interest" in getting him back.
We heard yesterday that the Nationals are holding firm at a two-year offer with no option for LaRoche. LaRoche remains on Baltimore's radar, reports Dan Connolly of the Baltimore Sun, who also have interest in Morse.
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NL East Notes: LaRoche, Nats, Mets, Niese
The Mets are shopping R.A. Dickey, the Nats agreed to sign Dan Haren, the Phillies are in on Michael Bourn, the Marlins are telling teams they won't trade Ricky Nolasco, and the Braves are exploring their left field options. Here are even more NL East notes:
- The Nationals are at two years for Adam LaRoche, and a third-year vesting option figures to be enough to get a deal done, says Jon Paul Morosi of FOX Sports (via Twitter). According to Adam Kilgore of the Washington Post, Nationals GM Mike Rizzo talked to LaRoche's agent last night. Rizzo is optimistic, but the team is staying at two years and not including an option.
- In speaking to reporters today, Nats manager Davey Johnson conveyed his desire to have LaRoche back in the middle of Washington's lineup: "Adam LaRoche is going to come back. If I have to go to Kansas and take all his cattle to Florida, I will" (Twitter link via Dan Kolko of MASNSports.com).
- Mets GM Sandy Alderson spoke to Scott Hairston's agent today, and believes the Mets may leave Nashville with an outfielder. Whether that player is Hairston or someone else, Alderson will be "careful" about giving out a multiyear deal (Twitter links via ESPNNewYork.com's Adam Rubin).
- There has been virtually no trade discussion about Jon Niese in Nashville, with the Dickey talks at the forefront for the Mets, says Alderson (Twitter link via Andy McCullough of the Star-Ledger).
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I bought a 3yo fig tree last year, got a lot of fruit from it. When i winterized it, I put it in the basement in a cool dark area and left it down there until 2 weeks ago. Even though it has been getting a lot f water and it has been warm the past weeks; it has not grown any leaves. Am I doing something wrong?
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Do you remember the variety you bought? You say cool dark area, is the area heated or unheated and what temperature is it down there? I only water my dormant potted trees once or max twice during their dormancy. All of my potted trees have figs/leaves on them. As a matter of fact they are all outside at this point. I ask so many questions because I am on Long Island also. Ed |
I have 3 that broke dormancy weeks after my others, so it may be slow to break. I shuffled mine in and out for the last 4 weeks or so. I am in MA with a micro climate for the figs. It may just be slow to break. |
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I don't remember what variety it is. The coolest it would get would be about 55 degrees. I only watered it once when it was dormant. I've recently seen new stubs on the tree so it appear to be growing, but still no leaves. I put it outside in the beginning of May. I keep waiting for it to bud. Bryan |
I have a negronne that is leafing out but others just have the buds that are slowly growing. Its just been too cold and overcast. Its just waking up slowly. |
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Quick: That's a pretty radical idea, breaking up investment banks and banks. Are you suggesting going back and really breaking these companies up?
Weill: That's exactly what I'm suggesting.
Quick here suppresses an inchoate sound that I take to be the equivalent of, "holy f@king sh!t," but moves on smoothly to the next obvious question, "The question becomes Glass-Steagall. You're almost referring to bring Glass-Steagall in some respects." Sorkin then asks, wait, what about the financial supermarket, which is the next right question, and the interview proceeds from there.
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Tôei Animation
Tomoharu Katsumata
Haruya Yamazaki, Soji Yoshikawa
Shunsuke Kikuchi
- 1977
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- Jim Terry Productions (U.S. Syndication)
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- Cartoon Characters: Winstar, Lisa, Dr. Oedo, Captain Dan, Colonel Dantetsu Ichimonji, Bunta, Sado Sakazo Sensei, Myo-chan.
- Directed By Tomoharu Katsumata.
- Animated By Akira Saijo.
Animation Director: Shingo Araki.
Key Animator: Hideyuki Motohashi. - Written By Haruya Yamazaki, Soji Yoshikawa.
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Last year's 66-96 record gave the Orioles their 13th straight losing season, but out of a dismal campaign came a few signs of hope.
After the hiring of Buck Showalter as manager in midseason, Baltimore won 34 of their final 57 games. The change of leadership may have been a factor, but the O's were carried by strong late-season pitching. In particular, Jeremy Guthrie, Brian Matusz and Brad Bergesen turned in solid performances once Showalter came on board.
While Matusz and Bergesen picked up their pace, the other young starters -- Jake Arrieta and Chris Tillman -- did not fare as well. With some of their growing pains behind them, the Orioles should improve on their 4.59 team ERA, which was the second-worst in the American League. Free agent signee Justin Duchscherer will provide an additional veteran presence to Guthrie, not to mention a solid arm, if he can come back strong from hip surgery. Koji Uehara, who saved 13 of 15 games after seizing the closer's role in August, is back, and he will compete with Kevin Gregg for the ninth-inning honors this spring.
With no major hitting prospects on the horizon, the Orioles had to hit the trade market to upgrade an offense that scored the second-fewest runs in the AL last season. Mark Reynolds and J.J. Hardy will give Baltimore much more thump from the left side of the infield, though incumbents Josh Bell and Cesar Izturis are expected to remain with the team as reserves. The Orioles went the free agent route to replace Ty Wigginton at first base with Derrek Lee.
Even if Reynolds and Lee fail to bounce back from disappointing seasons, the Orioles' lineup could take some sizable strides this year. Hardy provides a major upgrade over Izturis, Brian Roberts is healthier after missing 103 games in 2010, and Adam Jones and Matt Wieters are still looking for their breakout seasons.
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Breakout ... Brian Matusz, SP
Matusz's 2010 stat line -- headed by a 10-12 record and a 4.30 ERA -- doesn't look very impressive, but few pitchers were hotter over the season's final two months. Over his last 11 starts, Matusz went 7-1 with a 2.18 ERA, thanks to superb control and lower line drive and strand rates. These were the hallmarks of his minor league success, so there is reason to think he can carry his late-season accomplishments over to the 2011 campaign. Not only is Matusz a strong candidate to help his own cause by allowing fewer runs and baserunners, but he should get a healthier dose of run support this year as well. This will be the year that Matusz will become relevant in standard mixed league formats.
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1 | Brian Roberts | 2B | 1 | Jeremy Guthrie | RH |
2 | Nick Markakis | RF | 2 | Justin Duchscherer | RH |
3 | Derrek Lee | 1B | 3 | Brian Matusz | LH |
4 | Luke Scott | DH | 4 | Brad Bergesen | RH |
5 | Adam Jones | CF | 5 | Jake Arrieta | RH |
6 | Mark Reynolds | 3B | Alt | Chris Tillman | RH |
7 | Felix Pie | LF | | ||
8 | Matt Wieters | C | CL | Kevin Gregg | RH |
9 | J.J. Hardy | SS | SU | Koji Uehara | RH |
Top bench options | RP | Mike Gonzalez | LH | ||
R | Nolan Reimold | OF | RP | Jeremy Accardo | RH |
R | Jake Fox | DH | RP | Jim Johnson | RH |
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2 | Zach Britton | 23 | SP | Triple-A | Triple-A |
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3 | Ryan Adams | 23 | 2B | Double-A | Triple-A |
Can hit for average and has good power for a second baseman. He will probably start the year in Triple-A, but could fill in for Brian Roberts if need be. | |||||
4 | Dan Klein | 22 | SP | Class A | Class A |
The 2010 draftee only appeared in five games in the minors last year but could reach the majors as soon as this year. | |||||
5 | Xavier Avery | 21 | OF | Double-A | Triple-A |
Speedy outfielder showed some on-base skills at Class A, but was overmatched after his promotion to Double-A last year. Has the tools to be a solid major leaguer. | |||||
Best of the rest: Mycal Givens, SS; L.J. Hoes, 2B; Jonathan Schoop, SS; Ryan Berry, SP; Wynn Pelzer, SP; Joseph Mahoney, 1B; Tyler Townsend, 1B; Matt Hobgood, SP; Brandon Cooney, RP; Bobby Bundy, SP; Connor Naron, SS; Brandon Snyder, 1B; and Caleb Joseph, C. |
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Submitted by LittleWing on Fri, 10/11/2013 - 15:48US media failed to cite pundits' ties to defense industry in Syria strike debate
Nearly two dozen of the commentators who appeared on major media outlets to discuss a possible US military strike on Syria had relationships with contractors and other organizations with a vested interest in the conflict, according to a new report.
The Public Accountability Initiative, a non-profit research group dedicated to "investigating power and corruption at the heights of business and government," determined that 22 of the pundits who spoke to the media during the public debate over whether the US should bomb Syria appeared to have conflicts of interest. Seven think tanks with murky affiliations were also involved in the debate.
Some analysts held board positions or held stock in companies that produce weapons for the US military, while others conducted work for private firms with the relationships not disclosed to the public.
Perhaps the most notable example is that of Stephen Hadley, a former national security advisor to President George Bush who argued in favor of striking Syria in appearances on CNN, MSNBC, Fox News and Bloomberg TV. He also wrote an editorial in The Washington Post with the headline, "To stop Iran, Obama must enforce red lines with Assad."
Nowhere in those appearances was it disclosed, according to the report, that Hadley is a director with Raytheon, a weapons manufacturer that produces the Tomahawk cruise missiles the US almost certainly would have used had it intervened in Syria. Hadley earns an annual salary of $128,5000 from Raytheon and owns 11,477 shares of Raytheon stock. His holdings were worth $891,189 as of August 23.
"We found lots of industry ties. Some of them are stronger than others. Some really rise to the level of clear conflicts of interest," Kevin Connor, co-author of the report, told The Washington Post. "These networks and these commentators should err on the side of disclosure."
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.- Bishop of Fargo Samuel J. Aquila prayed outside North Dakota's only abortion facility on Friday in an event coinciding with the 40 Days for Life campaign. He has also encouraged clergy to do the same.
The 40 Days for Life campaign is a national ecumenical endeavor of prayer, fasting and peaceful prayer outside abortion facilities. Its fall segment began on September 23.
This year marks the third time North Dakota has held the campaign.
In a September 23 letter to priests of the diocese, the bishop announced that he would pray outside the state's abortion clinic on Friday at 11 a.m. He asked priests to participate in the 40 Days for Life Campaign by scheduling at least one hour of prayer outside the facility.
"I realize this will require great sacrifice for some of you in terms of miles traveled and time away from other pastoral duties. Yet I am confident that much fruit will come from your time spent in conversation with God at the site of this modern day, legally protected holocaust," Bishop Aquila wrote, asking the priests to encourage their parishioners to join the pro-life effort.
He also encouraged priests to imitate St. Padre Pio, whose feast day is September 23.
"With Christ we stand in prayerful witness, in the cold, the rain, the snow, enduring the glances of hatred and the words of disgust from those who do not understand," the bishop said in his letter. "In faithful hope we pray that some will come to understand, that hearts will be transformed, unborn babies will be saved from death and parents will escape the agony of later realizing that their choice ended the life of their child."
Bishop Aquila also announced that he will lead a Eucharistic procession to the abortion facility on Respect Life Sunday.
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Plymouth University is the largest university in the South West of England, with over 30,000 students and is 9th largest in the United Kingdom by total number of students (including the Open University). It has almost 3,000 staff making it one of the largest employers in the south west. The main campus is in the Devon city of Plymouth, but the university has campuses and affiliated colleges all over South West England. Whilst the University has been known as Plymouth University since June 2011 as a result of a rebrand, the formal name and legal title of the University remains University of Plymouth. The University was originally a Polytechnic College, with its constituent bodies being Plymouth Polytechnic, Rolle College, the Exeter College of Art and Design (which were, before April 1989, run by Devon County Council) and Seale-Hayne College (which before April 1989 was an independent charity). It was renamed Polytechnic South West in 1989 and remained as this until gaining university status in 1992 along with the other polytechnics. The new university absorbed the Plymouth School of Maritime Studies and Tavistock College.
Marine litter education boosts children's understanding and actions
Children could play an important role in solutions to reduce marine litter with some already helping to educate parents and peers about the scale of the issue, according to a new study by Plymouth University.
Study examines websites' password practices
Global IT giants including Amazon and LinkedIn could be doing far more to raise awareness of the need for better password practices among their users.
Study reveals abundance of microplastics in the world's deep seas
The deep sea is becoming a collecting ground for plastic waste, according to research led by scientists from Plymouth University and Natural History Museum.
Coastal communities face winter threat
The coastal communities of South West England are in a vulnerable position because beaches that previously protected them have not recovered from the severe storms of last winter.
Social robots helping children with diabetes
Social robots are helping diabetic children accept the nature of their condition and become more confident about their futures, scientists have announced following a four-and-a-half year research study.
Graduate inventor captures the imagination with interactive typewriter
An antique typewriter has been transformed for the digital generation, using sensors and circuit boards to turn it into an interactive social tool.
Eradicating harmful impacts of manufacturing
The human and environmental dangers posed by a widely used manufacturing technique could be almost eradicated thanks to research led by Plymouth University.
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Friday, August 12
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Attendance: 24,731
Toronto, ON (Sports Network) - Ervin Santana threw his fourth complete game of the season and Vernon Wells homered in his return to Rogers Centre, helping the Angels to a 5-1 victory over the Blue Jays.
Santana (9-8) took a shutout into the ninth inning before Eric Thames ruined it with a homer. But that was the only run he allowed in another stellar start.
Over his last five outings -- all wins -- Santana has allowed only four earned runs and tossed three complete games. His effort Friday, the opener of a three-game series, helped the Angels snap a two-game slide.
Wells gave the Angels their first run with his second-inning blast. The outfielder spent 12 seasons with the Blue Jays before they dealt him away this past offseason. He had faced his former club in California earlier this season, but hadn't returned to his former home.
It was a successful trip back for Wells, who received a standing ovation moments before hitting his home run off Brandon Morrow.
Morrow (8-7) allowed five runs -- four earned -- in seven innings to take the loss. He gave up four hits and matched a season high with four walks.
He also didn't receive much help from his offense, and Toronto fell to 1-3 on its homestand.
"They played very good, they played sharp. Santana was outstanding on the mound," said Blue Jays manager John Farrell. "Thames gives us a little bit of life late with the solo home run, but not many opportunities that we created for ourselves tonight."
The Blue Jays fell behind thanks to Wells, who came to bat for the first time in the top of the second inning. It was his first plate appearance at Rogers Center since his long tenure with the franchise ended.
The Blue Jays made Wells the fifth overall pick of the 1997 draft, and by 2002 he was a mainstay in the lineup. The following year he led baseball in hits.
Wells won three Gold Glove awards, and in the 2006 offseason he signed a seven-year, $126 million backloaded deal that took effect in 2008. Then his offensive production dipped, he missed time with an injury, and despite hitting 31 homers in 2010, Wells and his contract were dealt away.
But the Toronto crowd still showed him appreciation Friday, giving him a standing ovation.
Wells doffed his helmet in appreciation, then stepped to the plate and blasted Morrow's first pitch -- a hanging slider -- over the left-center field wall, rounding the bases to boos.
"We kind of joked in the clubhouse a little bit: 'If you do get a standing O, they can turn to boos in a heartbeat if you hit a homer,'" Wells said. "I obviously didn't see that happening, but it was a cool moment, and obviously a moment I'll never forget."
The Angels tacked on three runs in the next inning, which Peter Bourjos began with a walk. Morrow retired the next two batters on a sacrifice bunt and a pop-up, but couldn't end the inning.
Bourjos scored on a single by Alberto Callaspo, who moved to second on a throwing error by right fielder Jose Bautista. Morrow walked Bobby Abreu before Torii Hunter doubled off the right field wall, plating both runners for a 4-0 lead.
Hunter scored the Angels' fifth run thanks to a few more Blue Jays mishaps. He reached on a Morrow error to start the sixth, then raced home on Russell Branyan's double, when Bautista committed another error.
Santana, meanwhile, avoided trouble. The Angels defense turned double plays in the first and fourth, and caught two baserunners in the third -- Jose Molina was thrown out trying to reach third on a double, and Brett Lawrie was caught stealing second.
The right-hander pitched out of a minor jam in the eighth, when Toronto had two on and two out before Lawrie hit a grounder to second.
Thames ruined Santana's shutout in the ninth, when he hit a slider to right- center field with one out.
Suddenly, Santana's start eerily mirrored his last, when he gave up a homer to Seattle's Mike Carp with one down in the final inning. Santana was pulled because the homer made it a one-run game, but he was allowed to stay in Friday and used another double play to finish what he started.
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